Will has been involved in the sport of rowing for most of his life. From an early age he frequently rode in the launch with his father, Buzz Congram, who coached the Northeastern Varsity Men’s crew. Will started sculling when he was five years old and went on to row competitively in high school and college. He rowed three years at Northeastern, the third of which he enjoyed in the highly competitive Varsity boat for the Fall head race and Spring dual race seasons.
Will began coaching in high school during his post-graduate year, and got involved with CRI during the summer of 2005. Since starting at CRI Will has coached Learn to Row, Crew League, Sculling 1, 2 and 4, assisted with the Comp Masters’ Women, Varsity Girls, and now coaches the Novice Boys. Will’s employs his father’s influence, experience training and racing at NU, principles of mindfulness and body awareness taught in Yoga, and sports psychology in his coaching. His job coaching the Novice Boys is part of a directed study on sports psychology through NU.